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Left-hander David Wells lasted just 2 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on eight hits as the Padres dropped their first game of a three-game series against rival Los Angeles. The offense couldn't get much going against Dodgers sinkerballer Derek Lowe.

Shortstop Rafael Furcal doubled twice in his return to the lineup, and Luis Gonzalez and Nomar Garciaparra each had two hits and drove in two runs in Los Angeles' victory. Dodgers starter Derek Lowe allowed one run on seven hits in eight innings to earn the win.